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My family was super surprised when I got home from work today at 4:45.  It's been almost 3 weeks since I've been home that early.  The number of on-line orders was down today and that was a huge relief.  It's hard to plan the work day because we never know what the number of on-line orders will be.  Are the orders just slowing down or is there something wrong with the ordering on the internet?  We never know.  I'm definately not complaining about being home at a normal time.

Wow!  The list is long!  But it always is long.  Gotta clear out the old to make room for the new.  Once June 2nd comes, they will be gone for good.  

If you are loving the current 2018-2020 In-Colors, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, Lovely Lipstick, Call Me Clover and Grapefruit Grove, grab any product that includes those colors.  Once those items are sold out, they are gone forever.  That would include ink pads, markers, ink refills, cardstock, DSP paper and any embellishments.  People at this time tend to stock up on any of these products very quickly. 

Don't worry about the retiring stamp sets.  They are the only products that have a guaranteed availability through May 22.  After that, they will join the rest of the products in the "while supplies last" category.

Some items have been discounted.  They are clearly marked on the list.  I'm sure those won't be lasting very long either.

Keep in mind that the bundles will be retiring, but doesn't necessarily mean the individual products are retiring.  The bundles are only for the first year of the product.  After that, they are "unbundled" and sold at regular prices.  So take a closer look.  If the stamp set isn't indivisionally listed on the retirement list, it might still be around in the next catalog!  I know I've had to look twice at several bundles.

Click here for the Mini Catalog Retirement List

Click here for the Annual Catalog Retirement List

Grab some paper and start making your list!  We are all sad to see certain items leave, but keep in mind...New items are coming soon!!

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

It's another day in Paradise!  Or maybe not.  It was definately not, especially at work.  The cooler where we store our refrigerated items at work went out.  So, for now, we have to store items in the produce cooler, which isn't super close to the on-line orders are kept.  As if I don't walk enough in a day, let's add even more.  The tech said it might not be until the end of the week.  I almost cried.

 

Sometimes I love a card that doesn't require too much stamping.  

Here the vintage cars are the spotlight.  Aren't they just awesome?  I wish I could ride in one of them today.   And to be around palm trees, Yes Please!

The base is Pretty Peacock with a strip of Real Red.  Against the green of the DSP, I'm loving the colors.  Definately something that's not expected all the time.  

The burlap ribbon is tied in the middle with Linen Thread.  I just wrapped it around several times and tied it with a knot. On the ends, I frayed the ribbon by using my fingers and paper snips.  Adhere it with glue dots.  

The "Enjoy Today" is from Good Morning Magnolia stamp set.  Simple and sweet.  If you have a father's day sentiment, this would also make a great Father's Day card.  Masculine cards can be harder to make.  The cars made this one easy.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Versamark Pad	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon	Linen Thread	Mini Glue Dots

 

 

 

Today felt a little off for me.  I was actually OFF today!  The first time in 12 days.  By 10:00 I was ready to take a nap.  I didn't, but it was super tempting, and I'm not one to take naps!  I got a few things done, but pretty much relaxed, and went into my stamp room.  It was hard getting motivated, but a few cards got done.  

Here's one.

Don't you. just want to go where there are tropical flowers and those adirondack chairs?  Sign me up!

I was challenged to use Tropical Oasis DSP, the burlap ribbon and sequins to create a card.  Love the DSP, but unfortunately, I don't own the coordinating stamp set.  Improvise.

The chair just fit so well with the floral paper.  Just Breathe is so very appropriate during this time of quarantine.  I couldn't resist putting the two together.

 

Would you have put those colors together?  I struggled a bit, to come up with ones I thought worked good together, but I like the results.   The Grapefruit Grove is one color that will be retiring in June.  If it's a favorite of yours, grab it before it sells out.  The retiring colors selll out pretty quickly this time of the year.

I'm not sure how much I will be able to blog again this week.  Supposedly, I'll have Friday off, but who knows what will happen.  The online orders are supposed to increase in numbers, so I may be working long days again to get things done.  

Stay safe out there.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

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Product List

 

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad	Layering Circles Dies	Seasonal Layers Dies
5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins	Paper Snips	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

Just checking in with you to see how quarantine is treating you?  Have you been able to do some stamping?  If you have, I'm extremely jealous.  I haven't been posting much lately, because my regular job has been so overwhelming.  The on-line orders are off the charts and are going to get worse again next week.  So, if I don't post much, it's just because I'm completely exhausted and unable to get into my stamp room to play.  I finally get a day off in 2 days, the first in almost 2 weeks.  I think I'm going lock myself in and not coming out all day. Sigh.

Anyone ready for a sneak peek from the upcoming Annual Catalog?  And you are able to purchase it now instead of waiting until June.

         

Now, take a peek at some projects Stampin' Up! has created using this suite.  If you love details, you will love these cards.

The dies are have so many tiny details that will make a simple card look more elegant.  And with little or no effort than making a regular card.  

Can you think of a better way to pass the time while be quarantined?  Beats working.

Until next time.  Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

I hope you have a wonderful Easter.  My husband ordered us a dinner from Cracker Barrel.  Place the order on line, schedule a pick up time and go pick it up.  Super easy.  He got the full ham dinner and all the fixings - cheesy potatoes, green beans, apple slices and rolls.  No complaints from anyone.  Except Alyssa, since she hates green beans.  Usually, I still make her eat a few veggies, but being Easter, I let it slide.  Alyssa and I both had to work, so otherwise, we didn't do anything special.  

Last week, I was able to get in my stamp room.  Still doesn't happen too often with the hours I'm currently working.  I am so very looking forward to Friday.  It will be my first day off in 12 days.

I really like the look of Crumb Cake and white embossing powder.  Can't say why, but I do.  Here I took the tulip from Winds of Change stamp set and did exactly that.

The tulip is colored using the aqua painters.  Rococo Rose for the tulips,  Pear Pizzazz for the stems and Mossy Meadow for the leaves.  You can't really tell the difference between the greens, but I tried for dimension in the card.

Speaking of dimension, the strip of Crumb Cake was embossed with the Tufted 3D embossing folder.  After it was embossed, I used my Wink of Stella and colored the entire piece.  I was glad that my Wink of Stella was brand new.  My older one wouldn't have worked for that much coloring.

The sentiment was from the Floral Essence stamp set.  It's stamped in Rococo Rose and cut out with a circle from the Stitched Shapes dies.  Don't forget to use dimensionals with it.  

The top of the card was too plain, so I added the ribbon.  I sure hope this ribbon isn't on the Retirement List that is coming out April 23!  It's so versatile and one of my favorites.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl,HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Winds Of Change Cling Stamp Set	Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Stitched Shapes Dies	Tufted 3D Embossing Folder
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon	Aqua Painters	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Metallic Pearls	White Stampin' Emboss Powder
Versamark Pad	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

We in the stamping world knows what May brings.  The RETIREMENT LIST!  As we hate saying good-bye to some of our favorite products and colors, we are always excited to see the new colors and items to replace them. 

The Retirement List will be published on April 23rd.   We won't know until then what stamp sets and accessories will be on that list.  But, we will be saying good-bye to the 2018-2020 In-Colors.  These bright and cheery primary colors have been part of our stamping lives for two years, and will never be forgotten.  

Product List

 

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

If any one of these colors are your favorite, I suggest snagging up another Stampin' Pad or at least grabbing an ink refill.  If you have the refill, you will be able to enjoy these colors for many years to come.

Along with the ink pads and refills, all the accessories with related to these colors will also be retiring.  Don't forget about the DSP.  That will be retiring too.  

It's the antipication for what's coming that has me on edge. I'm always sad about this time of year.  Saying good-bye isn't always easy.  Sometimes it takes a while to like the new colors and products, but they usually grow on us after a while.  And we eventually come to love them.  

What color will you miss the most?  I've fallen in love with Lovely Lipstick.  It will be missed.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

 

 

So, I was working ahead on my blog the other day, and forgot not to have the other post regarding this card deleted.   So, if you have seen it, ignore it.  If you haven't, then just forget what I just wrote.

I love old milk cans, especially red ones.  Couple of years ago, we even had one painted fire engine red.  

Of course, when I was using this stamp, I had to use my Real Red Stampin' Blends with an accent of Smoky Slate.   Talk about a pop of color!

The patterned DSP is from the Country Club DSP pack.  The paper is geared towards golfers.  Do you see anything resembling golf in this piece?  I didn't think so.  For the most part, each paper is double sided.  Alwasy look on the opposide side of the paper.  It might work for your project.

Tin Tile 3D embossing folder is what's used with the galvanized sheet.  I do believe it's retired, but silver would also look great.   It's trimmed down to three tiles so I don't exactly know the dimensions.  I just went with it.

Stampin' Blends was used also in coloring the flowers.  Look at the colors I used.

I did cut the flower out.  Normally I wouldn't do such a hard cut, but I did anyway.  Crazy right?

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set	The Gang's All Meer Cling Stamp Set (English)	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Country Club Designer Series Paper	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Galvanized Metallic Paper	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Real Red Dark Stampin' Blends	Real Red Light Stampin' Blends	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends	So Saffron Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker	Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
Granny Apple Green Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Stitched Rectangle Dies	Classic Label Punch
Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Paper Snips	Paper Snips	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Tear & Tape Adhesive

 

 

 

Today I got a whole day off!  It's so incredibly busy with online orders, that I actually felt guilty for being off.  But, this could be my only day off, so I took it.  Plus, I only received one distress call from them.  Alyssa had to work this morning and was actually surprised to see me at home.  She assumed I would have received a call to come in.  

My supervisor's birthday is actually a week from today.  I actually planned ahead and made her card today!  Wish I could get better about planning ahead.  Things always seem to be sneaking up on me.  

I had no idea what my supervisor's likes are, so I went floral.  It's been a while since I used Floral Essence Stamp Set.  

The flower it stamped and then cut out.  It's a relatively flower to cut out.  I added a clear faceted jem on the inside too.  

The Happy Birthday is from the Happy Birthday to You stamp set.  It was in the SAB catalog.  It's embossed on the vellum using the white embossing powder.  Be careful when embossing on vellum. If the heat is not moved around enough, it would turn that part brown.  

The one thing I do not like about using vellum is adhering it to the card base.  In this case, I cut the vellum an inch longer then the Balmy Blue.  Center the sentiment and fold around, using glue dot to adhere it to the back.  Do this on both sides and it looked pretty good.  I did add a few tiny dots of the multipurpose liquid glue under 2 places that had a lot of embossing.  My piece was buckling a little and that helped hold it in place.  

She appreciated my Christmas card, so I think  (and hope) she will like this.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set	Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English)	Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad	Embossing Buddy
White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Versamark Pad	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Clear Faceted Gems	Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots	Paper Snips